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It's May, but the Hawkeyes news never stops. With a renewed sense of enthusiasm for the Iowa offense, fans are excited about the possibility. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to answer a lot of questions from readers. What are reasonable expectations for Kaleb Johnson? Who are some young players that could step up this season? The duo also provide an update on what's happening on the Iowa recruiting trail. Let's dive into it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portal Kirk is back and lands one of the biggest transfers of his career. On Thursday evening, Ohio State wide receiver Kaleb Brown announced that he'll be transferring to the Hawkeyes. It's the first Top-100 WR in the recruiting era to play for Iowa. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to give their instant reactions, full in-depth behind the scenes of how this all unfolded, what should be expected of Iowa and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa football is officially finished with spring football. April 22 was the Hawkeye spring game and HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock were in attendance. The duo breakdown what they saw on both sides of the ball, what Iowa needs to improve on during the summer months, who surprised them during the spring game and much, much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Iowa spring game will take place on Saturday inside Kinnick Stadium and HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock will be there to absorb the action. The two of them discuss what they are looking for, who has to step up in the only public showcase this spring, big storylines ahead and more. Sean also provides and Iowa football recruiting update. The Hawkeyes land a pair of running backs, so what's next? Let's dive into it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hawkeyes earned a big commitment from Valparaiso forward Ben Krikke on Monday morning. He committed to Iowa over the likes of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Nebraska, and Grand Canyon, among others. Listed at 6-foot-9, 235-pounds, Krikke averaged 19.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists for the Beacons this past season, and also shot 55.2 percent from the field and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. Following the commitment, HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze what it means for the program, breakdown Krikke's game, what's next for Iowa and much more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his first podcast following his career, former Iowa guard/forward Connor McCaffery hops on the Swarmcast to discuss his career, the rise of women's college basketball, his thoughts on how to improve officiating and answers numerous questions from fans. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spring football is finally here and there are numerous storylines to watch for. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock analyze takeaways from Kirk Ferentz's opening press conference, talk about their concerns for the spring, why this year's defense could be just as good as the 2022 version and much, much more. It's an eventful and storyline-riddled spring, so be sure to keep it locked into HawkeyeInsider and 247Sports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa's 2022-2023 season has come to a close following a 83-75 loss to Auburn. The Hawkeyes are entering one of the most critical and intriguing offseasons in the Fran McCaffery era. Iowa loses Filip Rebraca, Connor McCaffery and very-likely Kris Murray. What's next for Iowa? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock do a breakdown of what happened against Auburn, top storylines heading into the offseason and give a preview of what Iowa has to do in the NCAA Transfer Portal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the fourth straight season, Iowa is back in the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes are going up against former Iowa assistant coach Bruce Pearl. It's the first time that Iowa has faced Auburn in Football or basketball. It's the first time that Iowa basketball has traveled to the state of Alabama. Auburn247's Nathan King joins the Swarmcast to give Hawkeye fans the full scoop on the Tigers. He talks about Auburn's stellar defense, x-factors to the game, how Iowa can take advantage, keys to the game and much, much more in this loaded Swarmcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Plain and simple, the Ferentz family runs Iowa Athletics. Don't believe it? Just look at Brian Ferentz's amended contract. David Eickholt of HawkeyeInsider joins Brandon Marcello to discuss the deal and break down why it signals that Iowa is striving just to be mediocre. Host: Brandon Marcello Guest: David Eickholt Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa Athletics announced on Monday that Brian Ferentz will remain the team's offensive coordinator for the 2023 season. The contract amendments include a salary of $850,000, effective Feb. 1, 2023. The Designated Performance Objectives for the 2023 season include an average of at least 25 points per game and a minimum of seven wins, including regular season and a possible bowl game. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock dive into what it means for the team, why it's a terrible look and what's going to come next for the program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media today to discuss the late signing period, but Wednesday's press conference wasn't about that. Kirk was pressed about the decision to retain offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz despite back-to-back seasons of finishing 117th in total offense or worse. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock take a deep dive into Wednesday's press conference, what should happen, what expectations should be and if Brian Ferentz is 100% on returning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kaevon Merriweather is going down as one of the biggest leaders in recent Iowa history. From his productive on-field career to his stellar leadership through the 2020 racial disparity allegations, Merriweather is one of the more universally beloved Hawkeyes. The former zero-star recruit joins David Eickholt and the two of them go in-depth about this past season, his leadership and mentality during the 2020 COVID season, Kaevon being 'humbled' in 2019 and much, much more in his hilarious and insightful Swarmcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been an eventful few weeks for the Iowa Hawkeye football team. They have been attacking the transfer portal and have gotten some nice pieces to the mix. Still-- the Hawkeyes need to find more bodies for the wide receiver room or they could find themselves in the same situation as last spring. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock recap everything that has gone on over the past month for the Iowa football team, what is still coming and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa has finally signed its 2023 recruiting class! HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock break it all down. The 247Sports duo go in-depth on who they believe has the highest ceiling, who could be the steal of the class, what position group is the strongest and much, much more. They also go into a few more superlatives and talk about how the class all came together. It's a jam-packed episode of the Swarmcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crown jewel of Iowa's 2023 recruiting class is no more. On Tuesday afternoon, five-star offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor publicly announced that he has flipped his commitment from the Hawkeyes to Alabama. Proctor committed to Iowa at the end of June and was thought to be Iowa's starting tackle in 2023. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock give Iowa fans their reaction, how it impacts things, where Iowa goes from here and David tells you why it doesn't hurt Iowa in the short term. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa continues to utilize the NCAA Transfer Portal for immediate upgrades. On Wednesday morning, Michigan tight end Erick All announced that he would be transferring to the Hawkeyes for next season. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to discuss what went into All committing, what it means behind the scenes, other targets around Iowa right now and how All's presence could help get Iowa back to where they want to be. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hawkeyes throttle Iowa State 75-56 despite not having star forward Kris Murray. How did Iowa spark the big run, what stood out? HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt and Sean Bock team up to analyze the decisive victory on Thursday night. They also discuss what the latest is with Iowa in the NCAA Transfer Portal including hosting Nebraska LB transfer Ernest Hausmann for a visit. The duo also answer listeners' questions about what the offensive changes look like, if Lukas Van Ness will return and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Transfer Portal first must taketh before it giveth. Well, kind of. Iowa has Michigan transfer quarterback Cade McNamara committed, but the Hawkeyes also lost several pieces on Monday, including linebacker Jestin Jacobs. HawkeyeInsider's David Eickholt break it all down, what it means for the 2023 team, identify some of the targets that Iowa is pursuing in the portal and much, much more. It's going to be a crazy month of coverage, so let's get it started. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices